Talk That Talk (Explicit)

7digitalWhat we said:Oh Rihanna, what happened to you? You used to be such a nice girl. Nowadays, if you’re not singing risqué numbers about being excited by “chains and whips” you’re inflaming Irish farmers by cavorting in your scanties. Don’t get us wrong: we aren’t knocking your musical output, dear. In fact, with Talk That Talk you’ve provided another storming mix of euphoric, dance floor-friendly fare and murky, dub-inflected cuts (with some intriguing guest spots from Calvin Harris and Jay-Z thrown in for good measure). And The xx sample? Well, that’s a nice touch too. We just didn’t realise that Good Girl Gone Bad would become a self-fulfilling prophecy, that’s all…